Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E6420 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.13 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 was released in Q2/2007. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D was released in Q3/2023. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
2 | Cores | 6 |
2 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.13 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 96.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is 105 W. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D cache has a total of 99.00 MB. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
65 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2007 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
Unknown | Unknown |